[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Fly rods problems

Posted: 3/9/2015 9:10:20 PM EDT

I am wanting to start using my old Ross rod again. I broke the tip off about 3 years ago, it broke off about 6 inches. I put a new tip on it but I am worried that it will break again where the new tip is. Its a 7.6 foot rod, 5wt. Should I use a lighter line with it, or do you think it would be ok as is? You'd think I broke my dick off they way I worry about it.....

TL/Dr Made my fly rod 7.6 to 7 in a fuctarded way.. Ok to use

Posted: 3/9/2015 9:13:15 PM EDT

[#1]

Try the fly fishing forum, those guys can probably help.

Posted: 3/9/2015 9:15:23 PM EDT

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Thanks I didn't know it existed. I'll send it that way.

Posted: 3/9/2015 9:15:55 PM EDT

[#3]

With a 5 wt, you should be fine.

Posted: 3/9/2015 9:16:21 PM EDT

[#4]

Do you have any fly shops near you? I would ask at a local fly shop.....you know, the people that specialize in it. Hah

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Posted: 3/9/2015 9:19:32 PM EDT

[#5]

No reason not to just put a new tip on and use it. Try to get a new tip that fits pretty snug. Use silicone or a glue gun to reattach. Use 5wt line as others mentioned. It'll be a little stiffer with 6" of the tip missing.

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